Work

Activism

Young people can’t afford to quit hustle culture

Slaves to the grind — The idea that a younger generation is abandoning work has become a popular narrative online, but it doesn’t necessarily reflect reality, writes Siân Bradley.

Written by: Sian Bradley

Activism

Is the rise of surrogacy deepening class divides?

The motherhood penalty — Increasingly, patients are avoiding pregnancy or time off work by paying someone else to carry their baby. Could this leave people unable to afford this service more vulnerable?

Written by: Katie Tobin

Activism

Why the Wages for Housework Campaign is still vital

The fight continues — 50 years since its inception, and the campaign calling for recognition that capitalism depends on domestic labour is as pertinent as ever, writes Adele Walton.

Written by: Adele Walton

Activism

The video game unions battling injustice in the industry

Gamers unite — Racism, sexism and overwork have long plagued the gaming industry. But now, individuals are coming together and unionising in an effort to transform their workplaces.

Written by: Sian Bradley

Activism

Bosses are denying workers the space to grieve

Calling for compassion — There are currently no UK laws obliging employers to grant worker’s leave for a death in the family. But with the pandemic bringing grief to the fore, it’s sparked a renewed focus on the issue of allowing workers time to process death.

Written by: Anna Samson

Activism

Behind the rise in abuse towards call-centre workers

‘I was in tears‘ — Hostility towards call-centre workers has worsened during the pandemic, and now, staff are speaking out about the horrifying abuse they’ve faced.

Written by: Ella Glover

Activism

Tech workers are fighting back against employee surveillance

Power in numbers — Invasive workplace surveillance has become a reality for many remote workers over the pandemic. Now, tech workers are unionising to lead the resistance.

Written by: Sian Bradley

Activism

Gig workers are fighting back by surveilling their employers

Turning the tables — In the fight against bad bosses, workers are adopting the platform tactics used against them and adapting them for their own benefit.

Written by: Anna Dent

Books

The hidden exploitation powering artificial intelligence

Writer and researcher Amelia Horgan speaks to Phil Jones about his new book, which considers how microwork – a precarious, murky form of labour carried out by millions in order to make our digital lives possible – is shaping the future of work and what it says about the state of global capitalism.

Written by: Amelia Horgan

Activism

‘Dead time’ and the broken world of work

Unjust system — Unpaid time spent at work while not working is a ubiquitous feature of the gig economy. And, how we think about it has huge implications for the future of work and the rights of all workers.

Written by: Hugh Morris

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